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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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