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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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