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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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