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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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