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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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