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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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