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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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