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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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