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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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