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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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