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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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