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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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