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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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