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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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