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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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