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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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