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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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