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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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