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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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