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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major 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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