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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. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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