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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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