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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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