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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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