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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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