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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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