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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education