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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education