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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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