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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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