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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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