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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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