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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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