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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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