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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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