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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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