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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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