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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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