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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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