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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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