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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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