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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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