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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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