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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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