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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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