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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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