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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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