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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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