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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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