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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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