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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources