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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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