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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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