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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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