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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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