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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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