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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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