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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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