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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This 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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