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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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