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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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