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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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