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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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