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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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