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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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