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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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