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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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