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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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