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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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