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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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