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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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