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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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