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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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