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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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