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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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