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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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