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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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