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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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