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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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