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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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