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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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