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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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