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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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