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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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