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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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