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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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