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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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