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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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