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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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