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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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