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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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