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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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