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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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