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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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