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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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