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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 (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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