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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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