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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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