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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers 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 teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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