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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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