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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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