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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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