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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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