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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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