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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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