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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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