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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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