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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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