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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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