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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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