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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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