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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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