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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers 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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