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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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