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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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