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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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