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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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