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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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