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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education