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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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