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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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