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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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