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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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