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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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