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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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