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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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