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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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