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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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