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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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