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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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