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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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