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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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