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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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