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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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