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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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