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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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