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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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