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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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