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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed 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 in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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