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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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