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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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