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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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