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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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