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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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