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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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