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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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