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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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