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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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