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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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