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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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