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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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