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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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