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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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