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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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