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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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