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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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