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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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