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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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