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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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