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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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