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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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