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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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