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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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