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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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