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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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