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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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