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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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