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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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