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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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