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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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