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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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