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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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