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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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