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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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