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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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