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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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