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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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