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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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