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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines 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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