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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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