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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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