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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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