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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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