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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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