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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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