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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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