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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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