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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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