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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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