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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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