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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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