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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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