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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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