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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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