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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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