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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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