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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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