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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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