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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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