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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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