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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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