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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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