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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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