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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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