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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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