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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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