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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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