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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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