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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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