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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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