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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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