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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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