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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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