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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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