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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education