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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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