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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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