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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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