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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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