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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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