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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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