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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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