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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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