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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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