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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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