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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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