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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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