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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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