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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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