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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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