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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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