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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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