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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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