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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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