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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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