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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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