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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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