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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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