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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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