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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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