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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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