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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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