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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models 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 get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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