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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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