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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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