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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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