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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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