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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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