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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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