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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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