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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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