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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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