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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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