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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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