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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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