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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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