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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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