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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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