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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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