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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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