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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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