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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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