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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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