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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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