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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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