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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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