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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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