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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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