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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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