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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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