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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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