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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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