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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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