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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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