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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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