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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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