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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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