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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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