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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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