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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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