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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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