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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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