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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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