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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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