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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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