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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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