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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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