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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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