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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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