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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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