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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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