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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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