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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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