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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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