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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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