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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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