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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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