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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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