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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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