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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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