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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates 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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