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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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