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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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