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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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