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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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