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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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