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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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