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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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