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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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