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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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