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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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