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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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