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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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