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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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