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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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