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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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