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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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