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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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