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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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