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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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