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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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