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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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