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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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