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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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