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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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