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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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