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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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