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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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