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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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