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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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