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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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