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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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