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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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