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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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