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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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