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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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