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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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