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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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