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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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