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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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