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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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