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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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