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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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