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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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