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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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