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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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