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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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