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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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