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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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