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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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