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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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