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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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