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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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