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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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