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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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