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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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