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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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