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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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