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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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