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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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