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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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