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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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