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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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