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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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