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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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