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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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