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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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