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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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