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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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