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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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