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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important 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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