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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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