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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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