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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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