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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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