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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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