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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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