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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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