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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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