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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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