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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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