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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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