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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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