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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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