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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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