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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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