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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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