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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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