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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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