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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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