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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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