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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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