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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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