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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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