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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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