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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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