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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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