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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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