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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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