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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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