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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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