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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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