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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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