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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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