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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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