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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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