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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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