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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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