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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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