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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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