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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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