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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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