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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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