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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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