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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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