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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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