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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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