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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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