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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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