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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)