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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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