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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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