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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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