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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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