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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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