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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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