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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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