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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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