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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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