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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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