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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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