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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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