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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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