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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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