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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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