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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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