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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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