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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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