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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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