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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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