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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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