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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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