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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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