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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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