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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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