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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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