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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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