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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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