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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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