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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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