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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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