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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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