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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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