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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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