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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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