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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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