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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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