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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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