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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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