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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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