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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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