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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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