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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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