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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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