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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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