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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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