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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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