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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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