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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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