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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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