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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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