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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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