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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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