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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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