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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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