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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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