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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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