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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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