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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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