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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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