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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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