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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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