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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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