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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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