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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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