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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important 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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