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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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