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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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