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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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