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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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