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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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