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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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