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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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