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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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