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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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