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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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