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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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