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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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