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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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