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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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