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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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