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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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