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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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