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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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