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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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