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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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