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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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