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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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