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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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