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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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