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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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