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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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